Ataif (Arab Filled Pancakes) Recipe

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Ataif (Arab Filled Pancakes)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 -2 tbsp rose water
  • 4 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in sugar and 1/2 cup of water. let it froth for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the flour in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and remaining water gradually.
  3. Beat vigorously into a creamy lump-free batter.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for an hour.
  5. To make the syrup, bring the water to a boil with sugar and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the rose water and simmer for a few more seconds. Allow to cool.
  6. Heat an oiled skillet until it is very hot. Reduce the heat to medium.
  7. Pour a half ladle of batter into the skillet, allowing it to spread. fry only one side of the pancake. when little holes appear, lift them out and set them on a platter to be stuffed.
  8. Put a heaping tablespoon of stuffing in the middle of each pancake. fold in half and pinch the edges tightly to allow no filling to escape.
  9. Deep fry a few at a time in medium hot oil about 1 inch deep. Remove when they turn pale brown.
  10. Drain on paper towels. Dip, while hot, in the syrup. pour the remaining syrup over the top of all of them and serve either hot or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 871.76 Kcal (3650 kJ)
Calories from fat 336.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.42g 58%
Sodium 9.28mg 0%
Potassium 396.87mg 8%
Total Carbs 123.4g 41%
Sugars 82.72g 331%
Dietary Fiber 6.72g 27%
Protein 19.81g 40%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 66.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 318.26 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.66g 58%
Sodium 3.39mg 0%
Potassium 144.89mg 8%
Total Carbs 45.05g 41%
Sugars 30.2g 331%
Dietary Fiber 2.45g 27%
Protein 7.23g 40%
Vitamin C 1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 24.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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